Global humanitarian crisis worsens, UN seeks $23 Billion for 2026/in /by
The humanitarian system is overstretched, underfunded and under attack, the United Nations Humanitarian chief warned on Monday, as he launched an appeal for $23 billion for 2026.
17 migrants drown in Crete sea crossing/in /by
At least 17 migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea in an inflatable boat died when it capsized south of the island of Crete, Greek authorities say.
France and Nigeria to strengthen relations amid Nigerian security crisis/in /by
French president Emmanuel Macron announced on Sunday that his country would strengthen ties with Nigeria at the request of his Nigerian counterpart Bola Tinubu. This comes amid a growing security crisis in Nigeria's north.
Authorities in Nigeria secure the release of 100 kidnapped students/in /by
After more than two weeks in captivity, 100 students kidnapped from their school in Nigeria have been released.
Nigeria: Petroleum Sector Retards National Progress/in /by
[Vanguard] NNPCL is the only state-owned oil producing organization in the entire world which has become a perpetual drag on the nation's progress. Last week, just as the nation was celebrating the declaration of Ntn profits from operations last year, Nigerians were once again reminded that very little has changed in the management of the affairs of the most important business organization in Nigeria. Until new evidence surfaces indicating a new re-orientation of corporate governance, the NNPCL will find it
Italy swimmer Damiano Lestingi proposes during Olympic Flame event/in /by
Italy’s Damiano Lestingi proposed during the Olympic Flame event in Civitavecchia, turning his Milano Cortina 2026 duties into a personal milestone.
New Russian drone strikes hit Ukraine’s Sumy region, residents evacuated amid fires/in /by
Ukraine reports new Russian drone strikes in Sumy region as firefighters tackle fires and rescuers evacuate residents from a damaged building in Okhtyrka.
Uganda: opposition leader Bobi Wine says he was beaten by security forces/in /by
The prominent opposition candidate and former pop star Bobi Wine said in posts on social network X late on Saturday that he was attacked while campaigning in the north of the country.
Kenya dominates at Valencia Marathon as Korir and Jepkosgei set personal bests/in /by
It was a clean sweep for Kenya at the 45th Valencia Marathon on Sunday - as runners John Korir and Joyciline Jepkosgei dominated the competition.
Al Hoceima closes schools amid severe weather in Northern Morocco/in /by
The temporary shutdown is part of wider precautionary measures taken across northern Morocco as the country faces a new wave of unstable weather, including rain, snowfall in higher elevations, and colder temperatures.